Chief Engineer, Production
Compensation
$170k – $272k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Petaluma, CA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Chief Engineer, Production is an onsite role based in Petaluma, CA, with a salary range of $170,000 - $272,000 per year. This position provides senior technical leadership for the production and lifecycle support of products within the MUAS business unit. This role exists to serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable, and manufacturable. The Chief Engineer leads cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and drive product improvements.
What you'll do
- Maintain technical ownership of the product baseline.
- Lead engineering support for products in production and field.
- Drive root-cause investigations for complex technical issues.
- Partner with operations to improve producibility and quality.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftpetaluma caaerovironmentchief engineeraerospaceproductionlifecycle supportitarsecret clearance$170k-$272k
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown.
Why this role
15+ years of experience in aerospace/defense; Secret clearance required.
About the employer
AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Occupation code
- 17-2112.00
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Listing ID: 01d2fbf6-e39e-43a3-aa1e-0ef1760ed3f2